Day Center Manager

Mme Mt; Polson (MT); Hybrid; USD 29,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Aflac policy contribution

Job summary

Mission Mountain Empowerment seeks a dependable Manager to oversee daily operations of residential or community-based programs. You will coordinate client care, appointments, transportation, documentation, program needs, and staff training.

This hands-on leadership role requires providing direct support and ensuring services are safe, organized, and person-centered, with strong communication and multitasking abilities.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.

Responsibilities

• Provide respectful, person-centered support and personal care.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Time management

Problem solving

Documentation

Confidentiality

Driving

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

College coursework in human services

Tools

iCare

Job description

Job Details: Job Location: Headquarters - POLSON, MT, Position Type: Full Time, Education Level: High School or GED, Salary Range: $21.00 - $22.00Hourly, Job Shift: Day, Job Category: Direct Support Professional, Positions may be assigned as a House Manager, Day Center Manager, or Offsite Manager.

Reports to: Program Administrator or Designated Program Director

Employment Type: Full-Time

Compensation: $21.00–$22.00 per hour, depending on experience

Schedule: Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., with occasional evenings or weekends as needed.

Organization Overview

Mission Mountain Empowerment supports adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities through residential, day, and community-based programs. We are committed to creating safe, respectful, and empowering environments where the individuals we serve can live self-directed, purpose-filled lives.

Position Summary

We are seeking a dependable and compassionate Manager to help oversee the daily operations of an assigned residential or community-based program.

This hands-on leadership position coordinates client care, appointments, transportation, documentation, program needs, and staff training. The Manager also provides direct support and helps ensure services are safe, organized, and person-centered.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide respectful, person-centered support and personal care.
• Coordinate medical appointments, transportation, activities, and other client needs.
• Monitor and document required client health information.
• Communicate health, behavioral, safety, staffing, and service concerns to the appropriate team members.
• Participate in client reviews, planning meetings, treatment team meetings, and program meetings.
• Complete accurate attendance, health, service, and tracking documentation in iCare and other required systems.
• Manage approved client spending activities, petty cash reports, audits, fire drills, and other required records.
• Maintain a safe, clean, organized, and well-supplied home or program environment.
• Train and support employees on client-specific care, routines, documentation, and program procedures.
• Work closely with employees, program leadership, healthcare providers, and other members of the individual’s support team.
• Maintain confidentiality, professional boundaries, and respectful communication.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• At least two years of experience supporting individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities or related experience.
• Valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record.
• Ability to obtain and maintain required medication certification, CPR/First Aid, behavioral training, and other MME-required credentials.
• Basic computer, email, and electronic documentation skills.
• Strong communication, organization, time-management, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and remain calm during emergencies.
• Reliable, responsible, compassionate, and committed to person-centered support.
• Ability to meet the physical requirements of the position.

Preferred Qualifications

• At least one year of leadership, supervisory, or staff-training experience.
• College coursework in human services or a related field.
• CNA, PCA, or comparable direct-care experience

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• $35 monthly employer contribution toward one Aflac policy
• Paid holidays
• Paid time off
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Supportive team environment
• Meaningful work that makes a difference in the lives of others

Mission Mountain Empowerment is an equal opportunity employer.

Do you have the skills?: Qualifications

Required Education:

• High School Diploma or Equivalent

Required Experience:

• At least two years of experience supporting individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities or in a related human services setting.
• Direct-care experience, including following individualized support plans and completing required documentation.
• Leadership, supervisory, or staff-training experience is preferred.

Required Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to provide respectful, person-centered support.
• Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to maintain accurate electronic and written records.
• Ability to recognize and report health, behavioral, and safety concerns.
• Ability to train and support employees.
• Ability to work independently and remain calm during emergencies.
• Basic computer, email, and electronic documentation skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and professional boundaries.
• Valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record.
• Ability to obtain and maintain all required training and certifications.
• Ability to occasionally lift or move up to 50 pounds and participate in two-person client transfers.